Red Wine Flashcards
1
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Types of red wine (8)
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- Shiraz (Shi-raz)
- Merlot (Mare-lo)
- Cabernet Sauvignon (Ca-burr-nay so-veen-yaw)
- Malbec (Mal-bek)
- Pinot Noir (Pee-know na-wahr)
- Zinfandel (Zin-fan-dell)
- Sangiovese (San-gee-oh-ve-zee)
- Barbera (Bar-bear-a)
2
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Shiraz (shi-raz) and food
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meat
- steak
- beef
- stews
- wild game, etc.
3
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Shiraz (shi-raz) taste (4)
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- aromas and flavors of wild black fruit
- overtones of black pepper spice & roasting meat
- toffee notes come from wine having rested in oak barrels
- gives hearty, spicy reds
4
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Merlot (mare-lot) and food
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anything will do
5
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characteristics of Merlot (mare-lot) (2)
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- easy to drink
- softness has made it an “introduction” wine for new red-wine drinkers
6
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Merlot (mare-lot) taste (3)
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- scents: blackberry, plums and herbal flavors
- texture: round, but middle palate gap is common
- less tannic (rough) than cabernet sauvignon
7
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Cabernet Sauvignon (ca-burr-nay so-veen-yaw) and food
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simply prepared red meats
8
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Cabernet Sauvignon (ca-burr-nay so-veen-yaw) taste (2)
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- full-bodied, but firm and gripping when young
- bell pepper notes
9
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Malbec (mal-bek) and food
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meat-based meals
10
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Malbec (mal-bek) taste (3)
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- easy-drinking style
- well colored wine
- tastes of plums, berries, and spice
11
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Pinot Noir (pee-no na-wahr) and food
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- grilled salmon
- chicken
- lamb
12
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Pinot Noir (pee-no na-wahr) taste (3)
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- structure: delicate and fresh
- tannins are very soft
- aromatics are very fruity
13
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Zinfandel (zin-fan-dell) and food
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- tomato-sauce pasta
- pizza
- grilled and bbq meats
14
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Zinfandell (zin-fan-dell) taste
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zesty flavor with berry and pepper
15
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Barbera (bar-bear-a) and food
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matches many dishes, including tomato sauces
